Virat Kohli keeps surpassing the standards set by Virat Kohli: Twitter applauds Indian skipper's sixth double ton

India cricket captain Virat Kohli on Sunday became the first batsman to score six double centuries while leading an international side. In doing so, Kohli overtook West Indian great Brian Lara in achieving this feat.

Incidentally, all of Kohli’s double tons have come only after he took over as Test skipper, with the first coming when India had a successful tour of the Caribbean last year.

Twitter was full of praise for the Indian skipper and here are some of the reactions 

Till 2016, Virat Kohli didn't have a single double century. Now he has six. Shows you that great players make a good phase really count.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 3, 2017

Virat Kohli first Test captain to register six scores of 200+
Prev best: five by Brian Lara#IndvSL

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 3, 2017

6th double hundred for Virat in less than 500 days. Special players make it count and Virat Kohli is extra special. Amazing intent right from the beginning.#INDvSL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 3, 2017

this series is so predictable. Kohli is always batting and Deepika Padukone is in every ad break #INDvSL

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) December 3, 2017

Two double centuries in a row for Virat Kohli.
What a journey he has had.
From BC & MC to CC & CC. #TheresALittleBitOfZomatoInAllOfUs

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) December 3, 2017

If Kohli declares this time before Sharma Ji can reach his 200, I will start a protest at Jantar-Mantar.
Apne apne bana leta hai.

— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) December 3, 2017

Inspired by Virat Kohli, RBI to introduce new 200 rupee note. pic.twitter.com/RbtZQLyzze

— Tushar Ugale (@tushartweets13) December 3, 2017

For normal mortal batsman, it's like I will practice more and do extra drills and extra effort every Sunday. For Virat Kohli, I will score a double century every Sunday. Scored one last Sunday, another one today. Kamaal Hai.#INDvSL

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 3, 2017

Virat Kohli keeps surpassing the standards set by Virat Kohli. #IndvSL

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) December 3, 2017

Earlier, Kohli and in-form Murali Vijay smashed big centuries in a massive 283-run stand to deflate Sri Lanka on the opening day on Saturday.

At the time of writing this article, Kohli was on 225, while Rohit Sharma had scored 55